Android Community review the HTC Magic

We unboxed it last week, and seven days later our Vodafone HTC Magic review is live over at Android Community. The second Android-powered smartphone to reach the market, the Magic keeps much of the T-Mobile G1's spec sheet but abandons the hardware keyboard for OS 1.5 Cupcake, a new on-screen 'board and a slick, slender body.

Android OS 1.5 Cupcake video demo after the cut

As well as new input methods, Cupcake brings with it updates to the browser - including a new bookmark system - and video recording and playback functionality. There are also instant uploads to YouTube and Picasa.

The G1 was criticized for being an enthusiasts phone, demanding patience with a fledgling OS and accused of missing features that even basic handsets included without a second thought. Does the Magic fall into the same trap? The only way to find out is to head over to the Android Community HTC Magic review.